Author Topic: Clear Lake (Read 431564 times)

prestonc · « **Reply #2280 on:** Feb 02, 2015, 08:20 PM »

It's your own risk, but I watched plenty of trucks driving on big lake, saw a full size van load a 4 wheeler in it and drive across big lake! Bunch of trucks on little lake too. Always use caution!

69camaro · « **Reply #2281 on:** Feb 02, 2015, 08:30 PM »

Thanks! I will probably bring my ranger so I'm not borrowing someone else's equipment. I'm sure they will let us know of any danger spots but we plan on fishing Saturday morning since we have never fished clear lake. I know to stay away from the narrow between the lakes and heard there are aerators but also know to stay away from them too! Not looking for any spots but where would be a good spot to "launch". Used to duck hunt Ventura a lot when we owned a shack up there but have never been on clear.

prestonc · « **Reply #2282 on:** Feb 02, 2015, 08:33 PM »

Just go out of mcintosh. We're planning on running around with a gator

69camaro · « **Reply #2283 on:** Feb 02, 2015, 08:42 PM »

Sounds good, thanks!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #2284 on:** Feb 03, 2015, 03:19 PM »

Be interesting to see how many of those yellows are six inches or less. Im willing to bet 90%.

Iowan · « **Reply #2285 on:** Feb 03, 2015, 08:31 PM »

Quote from: CrappieBuster on Feb 03, 2015, 03:19 PM

Be interesting to see how many of those yellows are six inches or less. Im willing to bet 90%.

Guess as long as 90% are the same size we have a pretty equal playing field and just need to find a few in the 10% range.

prestonc · « **Reply #2286 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 05:42 AM »

Crappie buster, I hope you're right!

crappie98 · « **Reply #2287 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 08:22 AM »

In the past week, we have taken home over 600 yellows. Cleaned about 550 of them and they were all the 8-10" range. You just have to know where to go to get the bigger ones.....

Had a nice bonus 18" male walleye we got as well.

mjmeyer · « **Reply #2288 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 08:28 AM »

Quote from: crappie98 on Feb 04, 2015, 08:22 AM

In the past week, we have taken home over 600 yellows. Cleaned about 550 of them and they were all the 8-10" range. You just have to know where to go to get the bigger ones..... Had a nice bonus 18" male walleye we got as well.

Could I have the GPS Coordinates for that spot? Nicely done!

Crappyfishrman · « **Reply #2289 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 09:39 AM »

A depth range to target would be nice info!! Maybe some advice, like should i fish little lake or big?

crappie98 · « **Reply #2290 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 11:59 AM »

Not to be rude guys, but I had to find them myself which took multiple trips up there so I don't share my info. I will say this get away from the pack and get there early in the morning.

mjmeyer · « **Reply #2291 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 12:07 PM »

I'm sorry, I was trying to be funny.
I've been there three times this winter, myself, and I would think of divulging where I found them OR, as likely, didn't find them.
Good Luck in the Tournament! (Above all, have fun!)

mjmeyer · « **Reply #2292 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 12:19 PM »

43°08'24.05"N 93°23'22.47"W
I bet all the Tournament competitors be at this spot sometime during the weekend.

crappie98 · « **Reply #2293 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 01:15 PM »

Good luck to everyone as well!!! I am leaving for Florida in the morning for a week of saltwater fishing. Along with peacock bass fishing. They are on my bucketlist!!!!!

Crappyfishrman · « **Reply #2294 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 03:20 PM »

Haha have to try. I wouldn't give hot spots up either. Saturday I will be in a white silverado that has a big white deer sticker on the back window. Feel free to point me towards the fish haha.good luck to everyone

prestonc · « **Reply #2295 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 06:59 PM »

That sounds like a blast (Florida fishing). Too bad though, I think a guy who has a pail full of 7"-8" fish with 5 kicker tens has a heck of a chance of winning it.

Bockster · « **Reply #2296 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 07:25 PM »

On an added note with the tournament. Please everybody respect people's fishing area. If A guy drills a 10 hole line and is working it don't come and fish the hole he's about to move onto. Ik the rules say if it's outside the 20 ft or whatever the boundary is you're free to fish it..But use some mannors and don't steal someone's hole he's about to fish. Happened to us last year and it's just really dissapointing to see someone with an entire lake to fish and a $400 auger come up and steal the hole you're about to fish. Good luck everyone and be safe!

Crappyfishrman · « **Reply #2297 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 09:50 PM »

I won't steal a guys hole if he drills a line. I'll just follow with my marcum and check each hole hahaha jk

SouthBear · « **Reply #2298 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 09:21 AM »

I've been catching a lot of crawdads in my minnow traps this winter. Has anyone ever ice fished with them? Just curious if I should try one on a dead stick. I have also been catching those 3" long giant underwater bugs ( toe biters). Any thoughts on using either of these? Or just throw them back?

Ice_Fly_Guy · « **Reply #2299 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 05:24 PM »

I'd be interested in knowing if crawdads would work, just out of curiosity. I think it would certainly be worth trying. Everything that can eat them, does.

SouthBear · « **Reply #2300 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 07:39 PM »

I will try a crawdad Saturday night, Sunday morning provided I have one in the trap before I go out. I'm not sure if I should drop it all the way to the bottom or 6" off bottom so it doesn't bury itself into the mud.

Crappyfishrman · « **Reply #2301 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 07:53 PM »

Whats there for bait shops near clear lake? Any recommendations? Thanks

tracksnorth · « **Reply #2302 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 08:18 PM »

Not much. The crazy minnow company that's about it. They are pretty mediocre as far as stocking hard water stuff. Pretty much have just enough to get by lol

Crappyfishrman · « **Reply #2303 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 08:55 PM »

I'll just be looking for waxies then. I will make sure i load up before i leave.

tracksnorth · « **Reply #2304 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 08:57 PM »

They have pretty good waxies there but with the tourney coming I'd get em while ya can near you to be on the safe side

jorgensend23 · « **Reply #2305 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 11:51 AM »

Quote from: crappie98 on Feb 04, 2015, 08:22 AM

In the past week, we have taken home over 600 yellows. Cleaned about 550 of them and they were all the 8-10" range. You just have to know where to go to get the bigger ones..... Had a nice bonus 18" male walleye we got as well.
[/quote.......... Where you fishing?

prestonc · « **Reply #2306 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 10:18 PM »

I'd sell your spot out for $500 cash - should win the tournament! You honestly expect that he'd tell you where he did that kind of damage?

buttontate · « **Reply #2307 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 04:39 PM »

couple of us caught about a dozen dinks. Seem like they would follow the bait up but not want to bite. Tried different colors, sizes, depth, and bait but no dice. Hopefully something turns around. Tomorrow should be interesting.

Crappyfishrman · « **Reply #2308 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 08:50 PM »

Same, tried everywhere. Fish came up, looked, and straight down again. Fought 5-4" yellow perch. Talked to some who found yellow bass, but had to move a ton to find them. It's gonna be a tough day i feel

Bockster · « **Reply #2309 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 09:35 PM »

Think we can all agreen today was slow. 4 of my friends said they didn't even catch a yellow and I only caught maybe 6. Drilled 40-50 holes, didn't mark much either. Let's hope they turn on tommorow, Good Luck everybody!

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